One of these stores is Prime Camera Repair, which has been around since 2004.. Its owner, 64-year-old Emen Gonzales, expressed confidence that her store will remain in the “limelight” despite ...

Quiapo’s mercantile tradition at the root of its prosperity was reflected by the Chinoy businesses on Echague Street and the Quinta Market, lamentably replaced today by a modern mall-like structure.

The environment group reported that 38 out of 50 sample key chains it bought from stores in Quiapo had lead of up to 80,500 parts per million (ppm) based on tests using an X-ray fluorescence device.

Henry Sy, the richest person in the Philippines, at the opening of a new mall outside Manila in 2013. ... In 1972, he opened the first SM department store in the downtown Quiapo district.

Filipinos used to dress up to watch films in the grand movie houses of Manila. In the age of malls and DVDs, these architectural landmarks have become run-down shelters for vendors, commercial ...